The SoCal 'California dreaming' eve had a triplet of tasty brews.

First act was Lagunitas Maximum, a reliable companion when world is at a threat.
The second act was Ballast Point Habanero Sculpin, to which I seem to have got accustomed, the last bottles seems just having an interesting chili hint, compared to my first, which I (a lover of chili) though was just a little too much.
Final act, with some encores, was Big Fifty Pale Ale, from Blessed Brewing.

A great combo of different styles.

Drinking Trophy Brewing Sweater in a Can.

One of our local restaurants is offering a crowler sale tomorrow. They range in price from $5 to $10, with a limit of 6/person. We have our 6 selected and I'll call to order, then Mr. Kipper will pick up.

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Haymarket is selling growlers of beer for $8 (including new growler as IL Craft Brewers Guild advises against refilling right now) so we picked up a Dunkel and cherry wheat) and picked up the MacBook from Off Color while out. All are fantastic.

Yesterday's 'Dark Night', was aimed at the impressive Tampa brewery Cigar City Brewing, and mainly to their Imperial Stouts.

As an amuse bouche, a glass of Florida Man Double IPA was served, just to tease the guests for something more heavy, darker, and ready to be cut in pieces with a sharp knife...

Then, almost like a blind wine tasting, we were served three anonymous glasses of the following CCB Imperial Stouts:
Imperial Milk Porter, Caffe Americano and Marshal Zhukov's Imperial Stout

In this comparison, some re-starts were needed to give the racers a fair run. Turned out to become a draw between my favourite, Marshal Zhukov and the Imperial Milk Porter.

Caffe Americano, the runner-up, was also given an honorable distinction for adding a non-dominating flavour improvement.

After that decision, being close to unanimous, we all celebrated with a glass, or three, of the runner-up brew.

How was the Florida Man?

Founders Solid Gold
Wacker Bohemian Pilsner

A rather impressive first try for all of us, but the host, who had downed a can the night before.

A full hoppy taste with fruity overtones. Distinct, but not too dominating, bitterness and hints of orange-ish preserve. Definitely a DIPA to meet again.

No beer I can drink in the house on National Beer Day...everything I have is for aging. Will have to make up for it tomorrow :)

I had no idea it was National Beer Day.

But in honor, I bought a suitcase of Coors Banquet, a beer I once drove 1,500 miles to purchase. This time, only 5 miles.

Last night's crowlers were New Trail Lazy River Pils and Great Lakes Eliot Ness.

I was able to acquire the last 4-pack of Innis & Gunn from my local liquor store.

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We broke into the Game of Thrones beers by Ommegang that I received from my FT Secret Santa this year.

We enjoyed Winter Is Here and Fire & Blood. Take the Black will wait until tomorrow night when I don't have to work the following day!